Townhouses at Disney Institute?

[Javier&Christie]

Anyone stay at one of these? Christie and I, and another couple are planning on renting one of the two bedroom deals.. they sounds kinda cool.. anyone stay at disney institute? kinda cool? yes? no? thanks hehe

We're staying Dec. 7th & 8th.. but we'll be heading up this weekend for a quick overnighter, so I guess we can check it out

 

[The Mom]

I stayed in one several years ago. My recollection is that the bus transportation was poor, and you really need a car to get around there. (there is a grocery at Crosslands, not too far away by car)

I recall the unit having cathedral ceilings, with partitions(that had openings at the top), rather than walls, between the rooms. Since we were travelling with an infant, this did not give us enough "noise buffer" during the night. This may not be the case in your unit. If you don't mind driving, it's nice to be able to have breakfast and late night snacks "at home."

 

[Javier&Christie]

Hmm... not sure I'm too hot on the whole partitions things.. gonna have to find out about that....

I'm used to All Star level bus transit.. so i'm not expecting anything too great lol..

Anyone have pics?

 

[The Mom]

Originally posted by Javier&Christie
Hmm... not sure I'm too hot on the whole partitions things.. gonna have to find out about that....

I'm used to All Star level bus transit.. so i'm not expecting anything too great lol..

Anyone have pics?

I don't think I was too clear...the bedroom had a DOOR, the wall just didn't go to the ceiling! Also, it may be different in a larger townhouse; I think ours was only a 1 bedroom, but I can't remember.

 

[Javier&Christie]

nah i gotcha u were clear.. i know what you're talking about walls not reaching the ceilings.. but i think we'd all like our, um, quiet privacy hehe.. in any case, i'll call them up and see how it is in the 2 bedroom deals

 

[Javier&Christie]

Well, here a pic of the bungalow setup....

Image 1

And the two bedroom townhouse....

Image 2

I think the two bedroom should be closed off.. i don't see it possible any other way

 

[The Mom]

I know ours was on one (so probably a 1 bedroom) level, so that would explain the open walls. It appears that the 2 level units must have full length walls.

 

[Javier&Christie]

Cool thanks for the help.. I'll be putting in the reservation now.. EVERYTHING in disney is booked for Dec. 7th & 8th except for like Deluxe resorts

Dont' wanna stay off property so this should be cool

 

[Javier&Christie]

uggh turns out the "2nd bedroom" is actually a loft... that won't work....

argh i hate late planning .... coronado is theonly thing left.. and it's at $129 a night w/ no specials and only two double bed setup

 

[The Mom]

Originally posted by Javier&Christie
uggh turns out the "2nd bedroom" is actually a loft... that won't work....

Unless you're really, really quiet! No arguments, no discussing your friends, no "whatever"!

 

[Javier&Christie]

yeah the "no whatever" is the crappy part lol hehehe:hammer:

 

[mickeyfan]

We have stayed in all the units at the Disney Institute and yes, the second bedroom is a "loft" style bedroom, but it is difficult to hear things downstairs from that room. Also, if it will be two couples going, be sure and request a two bedroom with a Queen/Double in both bedrooms, otherwise, it will be a queen in the "main" bedroom and two singles in the "loft" bedroom. It was nice that each bedroom had their own bath and we also had a half bath downstairs.

And speaking of the "noises", if anyone every heard us, they never let on that they did. :animwink:

I love this resort because it is quiet and the bus transportation isn't to bad. If you like Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island, or West Side, it is a short walk from the two-bedroom townhomes.

Give it a try at least once, because you may enjoy it where others may not. I have stayed at that resort approximately 15 times.

 

[Javier&Christie]

Well, we actually got a KILLER deal at the Old Key West Resort for a sweet two bedroom villa.. has a nice whirlpool tub so we just could not resist the deal the offered me ...

Looking forward to this trip!

 

[mickeyfan]

Originally posted by Javier&Christie
Well, we actually got a KILLER deal at the Old Key West Resort for a sweet two bedroom villa.. has a nice whirlpool tub so we just could not resist the deal the offered me ...

Looking forward to this trip!

Congrats!! The whirlpool tub sounds fabulous. Be sure and take along some Bubble Bath!!:animwink:

Have a great trip!!

I leave on Thursday and will be staying at the Dolphin Hotel this time!! Can't wait!!

 

[Javier&Christie]

Christie mentioned the bubble bath today! hehehe..

Can't wait! Matter o fact... we're gonna drive up there and stay up at the all star this weekend to check out our accomodations for December.. we can't wait to see it! :sohappy:

 

[1000th_Guest]

Originally posted by Javier&Christie
Can't wait! Matter o fact... we're gonna drive up there and stay up at the all star this weekend to check out our accomodations for December.. we can't wait to see it!

Once you stay in Old Key West, you won't want to go back to Value resorts. At least that was my wife and my experiences.

If I may be so impolitic, what was the deal, and how did you get it?

 

[Javier&Christie]

Nah, I think we'll make it at the All Star's again.. gonna have to. We go to Disney quite often (sometimes once a month, or as in this month's case.. twice lol), so staying at the Key West resort all the time would be painful on my wallet... besides, I've stayed at the Yacht Club several times, which is a Deluxe resort, and gone back to the All Star.

We managed to price haggle a bit w/ the Disney associate on the phone till we were able to get the 2 bedroom villa for $300 a night.. (normally $459). So b/w two couples it's great! They weren't discounting much for the CAY code (annual pass holder) so after asking a bit more & more, we were able to get that price... we also made it a point to mention the price they offered us on the Institute townhouse, and that we were willing to spend a bit more, but not too much more for having two FULL bedrooms

 

[1000th_Guest]

Originally posted by Javier&Christie
Nah, I think we'll make it at the All Star's again.. gonna have to. We go to Disney quite often (sometimes once a month, or as in this month's case.. twice lol

Lucky ! For you, these are "trips"; for us these are "Vacations" (with a capital V). Because we go only once a year, or so, we splurge a bit -- being DVC members puts us into the deluxe resorts anyway.

 

[Javier&Christie]

We are actually looking into joining DVC in about a year and a half hopefully :sohappy: